The 12 areas in South Tyneside with the lowest Covid infections as cases fall by more than half since the start of May
Coronavirus cases across the borough have continued to rapidly fall throughout May, with infections now the lowest they have been since the start of the pandemic.
According to the latest government data, South Tyneside recorded a rate of 51.6 cases per 100,000 in the seven days leading up to June 1 – with 78 people testing positive for the virus.
By comparison, at the start of last month on May 1, the borough had a rate of 185.9 cases per 100,000 people, equating to 281 cases.
Currently, South Shields East, Harton West, Whitburn, Marsden, Primrose and Boldon Colliery have the lowest infections as no data is available due to having less than three confirmed cases.
Data for the last five days is unavailable as it may be inaccurate or incomplete.
Here we reveal the areas of South Tyneside with the lowest amount of Covid-19 cases in the week leading up to June 1.
Currently, South Shields East, Harton West, Whitburn, Marsden, Primrose and Boldon Colliery have the lowest infections as no data is available due to having less than three confirmed cases.
5. Harton West
In the seven days leading up to June 1, less than three cases have been recorded in Harton West so no data is available in order to protect individuals' identities. Photo: Gov.uk
6. Hebburn South
In the seven days up to June 1, Hebburn South recorded a case rate of 30.7 per 100,000 people. A total of three cases were recorded - no change from the previous week. Photo: Gov.uk
7. South Shields West
In the seven days up to June 1, South Shields West recorded a case rate of 36.1 per 100,000 people. A total of three cases were recorded - a rise of 50% from the previous week. Photo: Gov.uk
8. Whiteleas
In the seven days up to June 1, Whiteleas recorded a case rate of 36.4 per 100,000 people. A total of three cases were recorded - a drop of 50% from the previous week. Photo: Gov.uk